Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is set for July Fourth. What happens to your body during a speed-eating competition?

From the beverages permitted to the breakdown on buns, PEOPLE chatted with Major League Eating's Sam Barclay exclusively about the Nathan's Famous official rules Red, white and chew! If there's one ...

The new ABC simulcast brought a record audience for the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. ESPN announced that the ...

The 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest returns headlined by Joey Chestnut. Here is how to watch on TV and stream with live ...

The sun grows warmer, and the summer wind blows. Carried on the heavy breeze is the familiar scent of cooked meat — a seasonal staple and a signature of the summer’s most bizarre and popular ...

Mr. Bertoletti won the title, succeeding the 16-time champion Joey Chestnut, who was barred from the July 4 spectacle. In the women’s contest, Miki Sudo ate 51 hot dogs, a record. By Liam Stack Liam ...